H.R. 126 Summary

• Requests the Department of Education to appoint a committee of key stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, University of Hawaii representatives, and community leaders, to develop a measurable plan to expand Hawaiian language education in every school complex statewide.

• Committee plan must identify current resources (teachers, materials, funding) available for Hawaiian language education in each complex and assess demand from all stakeholder groups.

• Plan must develop strategies to increase accessibility of Hawaiian language education while addressing unique perspectives and alternative approaches of different communities and families.

• Plan must identify barriers to implementation, establish performance measures for effectiveness, identify potential partnerships, and develop a timeline for implementation.

• Department of Education must report the completed plan to the Legislature by December 31, 2024.